Groundsperson

McGill University; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Gloucester seeks a candidate for the role of Grounds Maintenance. This position involves the upkeep of campus grounds, operating necessary machinery, and maintaining indoor facilities as needed. Candidates must have three years of relevant experience and be proficient in English and French. The role offers competitive benefits and a full-time schedule.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Defined contribution pension plan

Group RRSP and TFSA options

Competitive vacation policy

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Personal days and floating holidays

Paid time off over December holidays

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience required.
• Class 5 driver's license and a safety card needed.
• Must be functional in both spoken and written English and French.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds as per seasonal requirements.
• Operate machinery related to maintenance tasks.
• Perform interior maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Operational machinery skills

Ability to maintain grounds

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Job description

Overview

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This position is located at the Macdonald Campus of McGill University in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the immediate supervisor, sees that all campus grounds, including roadways and sidewalks are maintained as per seasonal requirements, including snow removal. Must be able to operate all machinery relating to the above functions. Takes care of the interior maintenance at times.

Qualifications

Three (3) years related experience, class 5 driver’s license and a safety card. English and French functional spoken and read. English or French functional written.

Additional Details

• Status: Fixed term contract, Full-Time

• Hours of Work: 38.75 hours/week

• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:15 pm

What we offer

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)

• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)

• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)

• Competitive vacation policy

• Two (2) personal days (if eligible)

• Two (2) floating holidays (if eligible)

• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day (if eligible)

• Paid time off over the December holiday period (if eligible)

• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3(qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Role Details

Hourly Salary: $29.47

Hours per Week: 38.75 (Full time)

Location: Buildings & Grounds

Supervisor: Supervisor Property Maintenance

Deadline to Apply: 2025-11-13

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